There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SEA - EAT
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus
3h 39m$161–287Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
6h 45m$33–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
7h 32m$51–116Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Lake Chelan181.1 mi
3h 27mDrive 181.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelancar 181.1 mi
3h 27m$33–48Bus via Seattle, WA
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus 21
8h 6m$35–51
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at US 97A and Water via Seattle Greyhound and Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Lake Chelan is 145 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Chelan.
There are 106+ hotels available in Lake Chelan.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Lake Chelan, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Lake Chelan via Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 509-662-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
Bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Water
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- linktransit.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $60–75
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle, WA to Wenatchee Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Lake Chelan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Lake Chelan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












